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Met Police officers and London Ambulance Service (LAS) paramedics attended the scene at about 2.15am on Saturday (February 17).

While the assault took place in the street, it is believed it followed an argument between two groups of men in a nearby pub.

The 30-year-old victim was living in Catford and his next of kin have been informed.

Two men were arrested by officers on Friday (February 23) on suspicion of murder following the victim's death in hospital (Image: Met Police)

A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.

Detective Inspector John Massey, of the Homicide and Major Crime Command, said: "This was a brutal and cowardly attack. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or any earlier altercation in the North Pole Public House in the early hours of Saturday morning to come forward; your information could be vital in identifying and apprehending those responsible."

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call Met police detectives on 020 8721 4868 or contact via Twitter @MetCC.